Software Development Engineer in Test

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking an experienced software test engineer in Boston to lead test strategy, design robust test plans, and drive automation initiatives across complex software systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement unit, integration, system, and regression tests, while maintaining thorough documentation and compliance.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support debugging, triage, and remediation, ensuring high software quality and reliability in

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing, debugging, and automation development.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead test strategy design, planning, and execution for complex software systems.
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructure.
• Design and implement unit, integration, system, and regression tests.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis including fuzz testing techniques.
• Support debugging, defect triage, and remediation activities.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Automation

C/C++

OOP Design

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

C/C++

CI/CD tools

Git

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Lead test strategy design, planning, and execution for complex software systemsDevelop and maintain test automation frameworks and infrastructureDesign and implement unit, integration, system, and regression testsPerform static and dynamic analysis including fuzz testing techniquesSupport debugging, defect triage, and remediation activitiesContribute to continuous integration and automated testing pipelinesDevelop and maintain technical documentation and certification artifactsCollaborate with software, hardware, and systems engineering teamsSupport software-hardware integration and system validation effortsEnsure software quality, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards

Skills

Software Testing and Quality AssuranceTest Automation DevelopmentSystems Programming (C and C++)Object-Oriented Design and ProgrammingStatic and Dynamic Code AnalysisCI/CD and Continuous TestingRequirements Analysis and TraceabilityHardware/Software IntegrationTechnical DocumentationAgile Software DevelopmentStrong understanding of object-oriented programming and software design principlesExperience in software testing, debugging, and automation developmentExperience working in collaborative, fast-paced engineering teamsAbility to work with ambiguous or evolving requirementsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience across the software development lifecycle

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fieldMaster’s degree or higher may substitute for additional experience